Welcome to the Handbook for Doctoral Students at the Faculty of Human Sciences. This is aimed primarily at doctoral students, both current and prospective, but also at supervisors and subject representatives.
General information on third-cycle education
Information on third-cycle education, such as the subjects available, the Higher Education Ordinance, equal opportunities and student representation.
Information for third-cycle education coordinators
Information for supervisors or subject representatives is provided here.
Admission to third-cycle studies
Find out about application, admission and the rate of study. Information on non-completion and suspension is also provided here.
About your employment as a doctoral student
Information applicable to terms of employment for doctoral students can be found here.
Study syllabi
Under the Higher Education Ordinance, an individual study syllabus must be created for each doctoral student.
Courses, seminars and other elements of third-cycle education
Information on current courses, seminars and other activities.
Supervision and support
Information on supervision for doctoral students is provided here, along with information on the role of the Director of Studies for the...
Support functions, templates and other resources
Information on support functions, thesis templates and posters can be found here. Information on internationalisation, scholarships and...
Defence of doctoral theses
Information on licentiate seminars, defence of doctoral theses, graduation and the Academic Ceremony is presented here.